SACCO BILL TO PROTECT USED CAR BUYERS WHEN VEHICLE FAILS INSPECTION APPROVED IN SENATE

Bill Would Preserve “Lemon Law” Protections When Emissions Control Equipment Fails

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Nicholas J. Sacco which would prohibit used car dealers from waiving their obligation under the Lemon Law when a vehicle fails inspection as a result of faulty emissions control equipment was approved by the Senate yesterday by a vote of 37-2.

“Whenever you buy a car from the dealer – new or used – there’s a basic expectation that the vehicle will at least be able to pass inspection,” said Senator Sacco, D-Hudson and Bergen. “However, problems with the vehicles emissions control equipment might never be detected by even the more conscientious of drivers until the car is brought to an inspection facility. Instead of forcing drivers into the difficult position of having to pay for costly repairs just to pass inspection, this bill would create a level of protection and maintain the dealer’s responsibility, even when the driver signed a warranty waiver.”

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